From teenage blogger to sell-out solo artist; Scarlett Moore has become a global star, as she sells out nationwide tour. Former ‘Fierce Devotion’ singer talks to super-fan and reporter Lily Jones about preparing for life on tour; alone, her record breaking debut album and the need for girl power in the music industry.

 

I’m sure you’re going to think of me as a fool as for being nervous to meet Scarlett Moore in person for the first time, purely because that is exactly how I feel now. Tabloid headlines and magazine rumours led to me having an image of a cold, hard-faced, leading lady; who would be completely emotionless in her responses and who would frankly see this interview as a waste of her time. How wrong was I! I think the best way of me telling you how incorrect my expectations were is to set the scene, picture it: me sat awkwardly and nervously, silently preparing for a disaster of an interview, when in walks a sell-out superstar; who’s smile and welcoming aurora lit up the dusty and confined London café.

 

Once greetings were shared and drinks were ordered, I told Scarlett of my pre-interview nerves:

 

“I’m so glad it wasn’t just me that was nervous! I still get so nervous before any interview or gig, God knows why with the amount I’ve done, by myself AND with the girls!”

 

Can I ask, do you feel more alone now that you don’t have the Fierce Devotion girls by your side; doing the interviews and gigs?

 

“Not really no. I mean, of course I miss their company day-to-day, but shit happened and that’s just what was meant to happen on this journey. I don’t regret leaving, or long to be back in the band, I made my decision and I’m proud I moved on and I’m doing what’s best for me.”

 

Do you still have contact with the band?

 

“Believe me, I read all the tabloid rumours from after the break-up, I’ve kept a folder full of every article! I know different people have believed different things about what may or may not have gone on. And the first couple of interviews I did after the break-up everyone was digging to find out what actually went on. I’m not going to sit here, lying to you saying it was no fault of our own, nor do I want to seem like a bitch about all of it. At the end of the day, the band hit fame when we were still too young and naïve to know what to do with it. Yeah, I still have contact with the girls, not as much as I did when I was in the band but then again now I don't need to see them every day.”

 

Do you still feel overwhelmed, starting this amazing career you’ve had so far from your blog?

 

“I started my blog when I was 14, purely because it gave me a reason to stick with music whilst being in school. I had motivation to continue to practise which I lacked in reality. From the moment I started it, I had never prepared for how much attention it would get nor what it would lead to. Since starting it, well Fierce Devotion happened and now this, it’s all such a whirlwind. Although I loved where the blog has brought me today, I don’t think I miss it. Despite the fact that the press can easily portray a distorted image of someone to the public, the virtual world could be very strong with criticism and hate, something that I feel a lot more protected from now. Having said that, at an event a couple of weeks ago, I heard a fan shout out that I was her role model. That blew me away, and it’s an idea I am still trying to get my head around. How on Earth can I be someone’s role model?! Since the release of my debut album it has become almost a goal for me, to change things to make myself more inspirable, because if people are looking up to me, I want to look like a good influence. If you have a voice, use it, right?”

 

With the amazing reaction to your debut album’s release and selling out a nationwide tour, how are you feeling about the future?

 

“I’ve never felt so confident about anything. The future is looking so bright and I couldn’t be happier. My debut album [Angel Attack] took a very long time for me to write and record, but that has made me even prouder of it. It’s been some time since the break-up, but I am finally fulfilling my own style, my own image; and I hope the public and my fans notice that. It also feels as if the public are ready to move on with me and the band, as they continue to be successful as a three-piece, to which I am glad. The tour seems quite daunting at the moment, but I’m sure the nerves will go as soon as I step on that stage, it’s where I feel most comfortable and I am just so excited!”